In Peter Loidl’s living room, a 1:2 scaled-down Model T Ford made from various timbers does duty as a liquor cabinet. The bonnet and trunk lift up to reveal a stash of spirit and wine bottles that have accumulated for years — they are mostly unopened, Peter tells us. He has wired up the headlights, back lights, and dashboard. He has also installed concealed colour-changing lighting where the bottles sit. There’s no drink-drive message intended; the car bar serves a functional purpose and is also an unusual decorative feature.
Peter has built three of these vehicles. The second also serves as a drinks cabinet and the other, called ‘Moonshine Express’, sits in his double-garage shed.
In the living area, two other cabinets display collectables and books. Peter has made them in rectangular quilt-like patterns from offcuts. He uses offcut timber he sources free from local joiners for most of his woodwork.
